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Attention Maroons! Ridgewood High School Homecoming 2025: Get Ready to Reunite! 

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RHS Alumni Alert: Homecoming 2025 Is Set! Find Your Reunion Details and Join the Maroon Fun!

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Ridgewood NJ, as a proud member of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) alumni community, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of returning home. The biggest highlight of the fall calendar is nearly here: Homecoming Weekend and your milestone Class Reunion!

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Ridgewood’s Epic Fall Craft & Art Street Fair 2025: Unmissable Family Fun on East Ridgewood Ave!

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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready for a vibrant day of family fun at the Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Ridgewood Ave, NJ! This annual Bergen County extravaganza draws thousands with 200 exhibitors showcasing unique arts, crafts, and photography from four states. Savor delicious festival foods, enjoy live music, and let kids loose in a dedicated entertainment zone. Don’t miss this rain-or-shine event—here’s why it’s a must-visit in 2025!

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Murder in the Stacks! Solve a Roaring ’20s Mystery at Westwood Public Library’s 2025 Fundraiser

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Westwood NJ, get ready to channel your inner detective at the Westwood Public Library’s thrilling Murder Mystery Party on October 17, 2025! This Roaring ’20s-themed event invites Bergen County residents to don flapper dresses and pinstriped suits to solve a fictional “murder” while raising funds for library programs. With interactive actors, a speakeasy vibe, and a silent auction, this adults-only evening promises suspense and fun. Here’s everything you need to know about this must-attend community event in Westwood.

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Ridgewood’s Ars Musica Chorale Kicks Off 60th Season with Epic Performances in 2025: Get Your Tickets Now!

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Ridgewood NJ, is buzzing with excitement as the Ars Musica Chorale celebrates its 60th anniversary with a stellar lineup of choral performances starting November 2025. Founded in 1965, this beloved community chorus is marking its milestone season with four unforgettable concerts, featuring iconic works like Carmina Burana and Handel’s Messiah. From ticket details to rehearsal schedules, here’s everything you need to know about this cultural gem in Bergen County and how to join the celebration in 2025!

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Summer Camp 2025 Kicks Off in Ridgewood with 500 Happy Campers at Graydon Pool

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Summer has officially arrived, and so has the energy, laughter, and sunshine of Ridgewood’s 2025 Summer Camp! Monday marked the first day of camp, and with it, the joyful arrival of 500 local campers ready for six weeks of unforgettable adventures.

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Hermitage Museum Outdoor Art & Craft Show Returns August 9: 75 Exhibitors, Local Art, and Festival Food Await in Ho-Ho-Kus

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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — August 2025 — Mark your calendars! The Hermitage Museum Outdoor Art & Craft Show is back on Saturday, August 9, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the historic Hermitage Museum (355 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, just next to Ridgewood). This annual family-friendly event will feature over 75 talented artists and crafters, offering a one-of-a-kind open-air shopping experience.

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Ridgewood’s Fourth of July Celebration Named Among North Jersey’s Best Independence Day Events

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Celebrate America’s Birthday in Style at Ridgewood’s 115th Annual Fourth of July Festival!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you’re looking for the ultimate Independence Day experience in North Jersey, Ridgewood’s Fourth of July Celebration should be at the top of your list. Recognized as one of the region’s most extravagant and family-friendly July 4th events, Ridgewood’s celebration offers a full day of patriotic fun — complete with live music, carnival games, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks show.

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Join the Militia! Revolutionary War Reenactment Returns to The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Step Into History with Live Demonstrations, Family Fun & Colonial Traditions

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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — Step back into 1778 and relive the Revolutionary War era at The Hermitage Museum during the exciting reenactment event, “Join the Militia!”, on Saturday, July 12, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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Northern Lights May Return to Ridgewood, NJ This Weekend: Here’s When to Look Up

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Ridgewood NJ, if you were among the lucky few who caught a glimpse of the Northern Lights in New Jersey last October, you might want to keep your eyes on the sky again this weekend. The National Weather Service and space weather forecasters say there’s a strong chance the aurora borealis will once again be visible as far south as Bergen County — including Ridgewood — on Sunday, June 1, and Monday, June 2.

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Ridgewood YMCA Hosts 52nd Annual Charity Golf Outing at Arcola Country Club – June 9, 2025

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood YMCA invites golf lovers, philanthropists, and community champions to the 52nd Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the prestigious Arcola Country Club in Paramus, NJ. With a 12 PM shotgun start, this highly anticipated event blends a day of friendly competition with meaningful community impact.

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Ridgewood Run® 2025: Kick Off Summer with NJ’s Iconic Memorial Day Running Event

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Ridgewood NJ, one of New Jersey’s most beloved Memorial Day traditions is back! The Ridgewood Run®, an annual day-long celebration of fitness, family, and community, returns on May 26, 2025, marking its 48th year in the heart of Ridgewood.

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Easter in the Park Brings Family Fun, Music, and Spring Cheer to Ridgewood’s Van Neste Square

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce welcomed hundreds of families to downtown Ridgewood for its beloved “Easter in the Park” celebration, held Saturday, April 19 at Memorial Park in Van Neste Square.

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Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Treatment Planned for Ridgewood on April 17

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control (BCMC) will conduct an aerial larvicide application by helicopter on Thursday, April 17, between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, weather permitting, in an effort to control mosquito populations in natural wetland areas.

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